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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why must Sharif's community projects be privately funded?
(a) Taxes are low because most citizens are poor.
(b) Most public funds are spent on the military.
(c) Cromer will not release money for culture or education.
(d) The Imam does not approve of his projects.

2. What is Prince Yusuf Kamal's favorite saying?
(a) Egypt will prevail.
(b) Where has it all gone?
(c) When will it all end?
(d) What will be will be.

3. Why do Amal and Isabel find Sheikh Haroun's shrine padlocked in Chapter 15?
(a) The government wants to keep looters away.
(b) It is now a proper mosque.
(c) It is a private mausoleum.
(d) The shrine has been desecrated by protestors.

4. Who insists on accompanying Anna to Sinai?
(a) Layla.
(b) Husni.
(c) Isabel.
(d) Sharif.

5. By what famous landmark does Anna have a picnic?
(a) The Citadel.
(b) The Great Pyramid.
(c) The Sphinx
(d) St. Catherine's Monastery.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which Egyptian god did King Akhen Atun and Queen Nefertiti want to worship?

2. Why did 'Urabi Basha lead a revolt?

3. How does Tareq offend Amal?

4. What is the Nugb Hawa?

5. Who is Sharif?e

(see the answer key)

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